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Picture of the Von Erichs. From left to right: Kerry, Fritz, Chris (front), Kevin, Mike and David. The Von Erich family is an American professional wrestling family. Originally from Texas, their actual surname is Adkisson, but every member working in wrestling has used the ring name "Von Erich" after family patriarch Fritz Von Erich (real name Jack Adkisson).
April 16, 1987: Wrestler Mike Von Erich’s body was discovered near Lake Lewisville after being reported missing by his family. Kevin Von Erich holds his mother, Doris Adkisson. At right is ...
The smallest and youngest of the Von Erich family at 5'5" and 175 pounds, Chris aspired to be a wrestler. [1] [4] He was the youngest son of wrestler and wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich. [5] His brothers, Mike, David, Kerry and Kevin all had success as wrestlers. Chris was raised with his brothers on 500 acres in Texas. [6]
David Alan Adkisson (July 22, 1958 – February 10, 1984) was an American professional wrestler, better known by the ring name David Von Erich.A member of the Von Erich family, Von Erich is best known for his appearances with World Class Championship Wrestling, the Dallas, Texas-based professional wrestling promotion owned by his father, Fritz Von Erich.
As The Iron Claw hits theaters, ET is looking back at its rare interviews with Fritz and Kevin Von Erich, which took place just one day after Kerry's death on Feb. 18, 1993.
Kevin Von Erich became the oldest brother after Jack Barton Jr.'s death. At 66, he is the only Von Erich brother still alive. After retiring from wrestling, Kevin Von Erich and his family moved to ...
Along the way, the family faces hardships and multiple deaths that are blamed on the “Von Erich curse.” A younger brother, Chris Von Erich, was entirely left out of the film.
The family members inducted were Fritz, Kevin, David, Kerry, Mike, and Chris Von Erich. Kevin received rings for his father, Fritz, as well as each of his brothers. WWE made two Hall of Fame rings with Kerry Von Erich's name inscribed on the interior which were presented by Kevin Von Erich to Kerry's daughters, Hollie and Lacey, attending with ...